US EditionPorter, Claxton Lead the Nets to a 119-101 Victory over the Pelicans
Michael Porter Jr. scored 35 points and Nic Claxton posted a triple-double as the Brooklyn Nets improved to 6-17, handing the Pelicans their sixth straight loss.
- On Saturday, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 at Barclays Center, led by Michael Porter Jr.'s 35 points and Nic Claxton's triple-double.
- After an early balanced burst from the starters, the Nets shot 62.5% at halftime, with nine 3s and a five‑3 run to lead 62-44, building control early.
- Porter scored 13 points in the second quarter and posted his fourth 20-point half, while Sharpe added 6 off the bench, helping Brooklyn secure the win.
- Brooklyn will have a five-day break before its next game, having won three of four, while the Pelicans suffered their sixth straight loss and will host San Antonio on Monday.
- Taken together, the game underscores season-long trends for both clubs as Brooklyn Nets remain the league's lowest-scoring team at 109 points per game and New Orleans Pelicans endure three separate six-game losing streaks.
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Michael Porter Jr. drops 35 as Nets roll past Pelicans for third win in four games
Continuing his offensive onslaught, Michael Porter Jr. tied his season-high 35 points while Day’Ron Sharpe added 16 off the bench as the Nets improved to 6-17 and picked up their third win in four games Saturday afternoon at Barclays Center, 119-101, against a shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans team featuring impressive rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen. With the team’s recent surge and a positive injury update on Cam Thomas earlier in the da…
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NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. tied his season high with 35 points, Nic Claxton recorded his second triple-double, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday. Porter matched his career high by scoring 30 points for the third straight game. He also accomplished this feat from February 3-6, during his final season with Denver. He made five 3-pointers and grabbed nine rebounds after resting Thursday to protect his b…
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Marietta Daily JournalMichael Porter Jr. has another high-scoring outing as Nets blast Pelicans
Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high tying 35 points and the Brooklyn Nets led virtually the entire way in a 119-101 victory over the NBA-worst New Orleans Pelicans Saturday in New York.
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Porter, Claxton lead Nets to 119-101 victory over Pelicans
Michael Porter Jr. tied his season high with 35 points, Nic Claxton had his second triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on...
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